Anchored by a solid, disconcerting performance from beloved Venezuelan folk singer Simón Díaz -- who brings a realness to the role which many classically trained actors could not match -- this movie can be uncomfortable to watch, but it's worthwhile. The Marxist themes are forthright, not to mention still relevant. In many ways this movie was my introduction to Latin American cinema, and as such it was perfect -- provocative, unusual, innovative.
